23rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 72 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100143161 | Quad Chamber Mixing Pump - A pair of dual chamber mixing pumps are combined which allow for a constant dispense rate profile using motor speed modulation. Each pump is divided into two chambers, the proximal chamber and the distal chamber. The chambers are defined in part by a piston having proximal and distal ends and recessed sections. The pump utilizes one common driving mechanism to axially rotate and laterally reciprocate the piston to provide continuous pumping of fluids with reduced pulsations. Each fluid enters through its own pump inlet and outlet. The pumps are operated 90° out of phase with respect to each other. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143200 | DEVICE FOR CENTERING A MICROTITER PLATE - A pipetting aid device is provided that includes a support comprising a first face, a plurality of light elements mounted in the support to form a two-dimensional array in the plane of the first face, a first centering structure, and a second centering structure. The first centering structure and the second centering structure are mounted to extend from the first face of the support. The first centering structure includes a first pair and a second pair of stop walls, wherein a pair of stop walls forms a corner. The second centering structure includes a third pair and a fourth pair of stop walls. The first pair and the third pair of stop walls form corners of a first positioning zone of a first type of plate. The second pair and the fourth pair of stop walls form corners of a second positioning zone of a second type of plate. The first centering structure and the second centering structure are positioned outside both the first positioning zone and the second positioning zone. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143201 | MAINTENANCE FREE OXIDIZER GENERATION AND APPLICATIO DEVICE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL - A food and surface sanitizing apparatus has a compact corona discharge type ozone generator, having a permanently sealed small diameter, concentric anode, dielectric and cathode set which does not require dry air feed and which requires no maintenance. A dedicated cooling apparatus permits consistent ozone output over extended time of use. The apparatus is encapsulated in a housing along with an apparatus for dissolving a portion of the ozone in the stream of water passing through an arrangement of tubing. A sensor recognizes the presence of oxidizer in the water stream and adjusts the output of the ozone generator to maintain a predetermined level of dissolved ozone. A water flow quantifier enumerates the total volume of water processed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143208 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT GAS FROM A FUEL, SUCH AS BIOMASS - A device for producing a product gas from a fuel, such as biomass, comprises a reactor which is delimited by a base and reactor walls. The reactor walls comprise a peripheral wall and an upper wall. The reactor comprises a supply opening for the supplying of biomass, as well as at least one riser for chemically converting the biomass supplied to a product gas and a solid. The riser is provided inside the peripheral wall and comprises an upper end and a tower end. The reactor furthermore has a discharge opening for discharging the product gas. The riser is attached to at least one reactor wall. The lower end of the riser is at a distance above at least one section of the base which is underneath it and is freely movable under the effect of thermal expansion. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143210 | CATALYTIC APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE - A catalytic apparatus for a vehicle, may include a caning that is a single hollow unit with both distal ends open, a front substrate and a rear substrate that are disposed apart from each other with a predetermined space therebetween in the caning, and a front flange that is connected to one of the distal ends of the caning to be joined with a front muffler pipe connected to an exhaust manifold and has a bottom portion inclined toward the center axis of the front substrate in the vertical cross section. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143224 | NOVEL IRON-CONTAINING ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - There is disclosed iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolites having both framework iron and iron cations on the ion-exchange sites. There is also disclosed a direct synthesis method of making an iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolite, which does not require the use of an intermediate step, such as ion-exchange or impregnation. In addition, there is disclosed a method of using the iron-containing aluminosilicate zeolite disclosed herein in a selective catalytic reduction reaction, typically in the presence of ammonia, to reduce or remove nitric oxides from exhaust emissions. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143230 | METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF NEW SUPERHARD B-C-N MATERIAL AND MATERIAL MADE THEREFROM - According to some embodiments, a method of preparing a superhard material involves using mixtures of boron with carbon nitride of C | 2010-06-10 |
20100143242 | Delivery system for therapy comprising hollow seeds, and the method of use thereof - Hollow metal and polymeric containers (or seeds) are provided having a therapeutic agent encapsulated therein, e.g., a nucleic acid or cytokine, that diffuses out of the seeds via one or more holes disposed therein and is thereby delivered to target sites, e.g., tumor cells. These hollow seeds can be precisely delivered to garget cites, e.g., within a tumor, preferably by use of stereotactic guidance, ultrasound, CT or MRI. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143249 | FOLATE-CONJUGATES AND CORRESPONDING METAL-CHELATE COMPLEXES FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY - The present invention is directed towards novel folate-conjugates of formula I | 2010-06-10 |
20100143286 | Preparation of functional gel particles with a dual crosslink network - Functional gel particle formed from a crosslinked polymeric network including a fraction of stable crosslinks and a second fraction of cleavable crosslinks are disclosed. Functional compounds may be chemically or physically encapsulated within and/or released from the gel particle by selective cleavage of the cleavable crosslinks. The functional compounds may be delivered and released to a pre-selected target site. Peripheral or other accessible functionality on the surface of the gel particle allows attachment of a surface reactive agent, thereby modifying one or more surface properties of the gel particle. Processes of preparing the gel particles and processes of delivering the functional compounds to a target site are also disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143299 | 4,6-DI- AND 2,4,6-TRISUBSTITUTED QUINAZOLINE DERIVATIVES AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR TREATING VIRAL INFECTIONS - This invention provides the treatment of viral infections with a 4,6-disubstituted or 2,4,6-trisubstituted quinazoline derivative represented by the structural formula [(I)] wherein: R | 2010-06-10 |
20100143301 | MODULATORS OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS - Provided are modulators of TLRs of Formula II: | 2010-06-10 |
20100143327 | Injection of fibrin sealant including an anesthetic in spinal applications - A method of treating a disc that is leaking nucleus pulposus through at least one defect in the annulus fibrosus. The method includes injecting a fibrin sealant into the disc to reduce at least a portion of the at least one defect, wherein the fibrin sealant injected into the disc comprises an anesthetic, fibrinogen and an activating compound, wherein at least a portion of the fibrin forms after injection, with the proviso that a corticosteroid is absent from the fibrin sealant injected into the disc. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143334 | T-140 PEPTIDE ANALOGS HAVING CXCR4 SUPER-AGONIST ACTIVITY FOR IMMUNOMODULATION - The present invention is directed to novel therapeutic uses of T-140 analog peptides and compositions comprising same. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods useful for immunomodulation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143338 | TREATMENT OF T-CELL MEDIATED DISEASES - The invention provides a method of treating T-cell mediated diseases and a method of inhibiting the activation of T-cells using certain diketopiperazines. The invention also provides methods of synthesizing diketopiperazines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising certain diketopiperazines. The invention further provides methods of making improved pharmaceutical compositions of proteins and peptides by either increasing or decreasing the content of diketopiperazines in the compositions and the resultant improved pharmaceutical compositions. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143378 | Subcutaneous Administration of Anti-Hepatitis B Antibodies - The present application relates to an immunoglobulin preparation comprising anti-hepatitis B antibodies for subcutaneous administration and to uses thereof, including methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing a disease, disorder or condition associated with hepatitis B virus. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143417 | Compositions and methods for controlling diseases in animals - Disclosed herein are compositions for the treatment of a disease in an animal including yeast extract of | 2010-06-10 |
20100143419 | Storage of Ampoules Containing Pharmaceutical Formulations Using a Sealed Container Comprising an Oxygen Scavenger - Ampoules made of plastics material and containing 0.5 to 5 ml of a pharmaceutical formulation are sealed, together with an oxygen scavenger, within a pouch. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143440 | UL97 INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS - Methods and compositions related to treating or preventing a proliferative disease in a subject comprising administering an inhibitor of a UL97 or a UL97 homolog to the subject are described. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143443 | Biological artificial ligament and method of making - A prosthesis for implantation into a human body is made by a method that includes the steps of providing a natural animal ligament or tendon that has a substrate, crosslinking and fixing the substrate, minimizing the antigens from the substrate, tanning the substrate to improve its mechanical properties, and coupling an active layer to the substrate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143497 | Compositions and Methods For Promoting Bone Development - Compositions and methods useful to promote bone development in a growing animal are disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143499 | DIMERIC IAP INHIBITORS - Compounds, compositions, and methods of using such compounds to modulate apoptosis including IAP antagonists are provided herein. Compositions including mimetics of the invention and, optionally, secondary agents, may be used to treat proliferative disorders such as, cancer and autoimmune diseases. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143508 | Limonene and yucca medical compound for treating human diseases and conditions - A medical compound for treating a wide variety of human diseases and conditions comprises a medically effective amount of a yucca extract, an effective delivery-enhancing amount of d-Limonene and an organic solvent as the active components. The inactive components include one or more inert solvents and an inert emulsifier. In the preferred embodiment, the yucca extract is Sarsasapogenin at 45% by volume, the d-Limonene is in an amount of 19.1% by volume and the organic solvent is 2-Butoxyethanol at 13.5% by volume. The inert components, making up the rest of the compound, are the inert solvent isoparaffinic fluid, the inert emulsifier sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate and the inert solvent isopropylamine. The medical compound has a unique delivery system that readily enters the systemic circulation and rapidly reaches the target tissue and/or organs to quickly begin the process of restoring and healing the patient by boosting his or her immune system. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143544 | CHILLED PRODUCT OF COOKED FOOD, FROZEN PRODUCT OF COOKED FOOD, STORAGE METHOD AND STORAGE APPARATUS - It is intended to provide a frozen product of a cooked food and a refrigerated product of a cooked food, wherein multiple kinds of cooked food materials to be re-heated under different conditions, which have been stored over a long time within a freezing temperature range or a refrigerating temperature range, can be heated, re-cooked and cold-sterilized by procedures appropriate for the moisture content required by the food even by simultaneously re-heating and keeping in an atmosphere at the same temperature; a storage method and a storage apparatus. A base is prepared by adding an inflating agent to a dough, bubbling air into the dough or fermenting the dough by adding a yeast and then baking. Next, topping(s) are provided on the base or fillings are enclosed in the dough followed by baking to give a cooked food. The cooked food is then refrigerated or frozen while or after spraying water thereto, or it is frozen and then water is sprayed thereto. Subsequently, the refrigerated or frozen cooked food is packaged airtightly or substantially airtightly. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143561 | PET FOOD AND A PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to pet food with a predetermined concentration of butyric acid, 3-methylbutyric acid and/or salt thereof as well as a process for its manufacture. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143562 | PERFUME COMPOSITION - There is provided a flavor composition that can impart and augment the natural, fresh and milk-rich feeling of dairy products to a necessary and sufficient level, which is a flavor composition for milk, dairy products, foods or beverages containing milk and dairy products, or dairy product substitutes, characterized by containing a trace amount of one or more disulfide compounds selected from the group consisting of methyl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide, bis(2-methyl-3-furyl)disulfide, methyl furfuryl disulfide and difurfuryl disulfide, as dairy products to which the flavor composition is added. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143612 | Polymerizable liquid crystal composition and homogeneous-aligned liquid crystal film - A polymerizable liquid crystal composition is provided that can exhibit a uniform homogeneous alignment by coating the composition on a supporting substrate having been subjected to an alignment treatment. The polymerizable liquid crystal composition contains a mixture of polymerizable compounds containing a compound selected from a group of compounds represented by the formula (1-1) as a component A and a compound selected from a group of compounds represented by the formula (2-1) as a component B as essential components, and optionally containing a compound selected from a group of compounds represented by the formulae (3-1) to (3-3) as a component C and/or a compound selected from a group of compounds represented by the formula (4-1) as a component D, and contains at least one nonionic surfactant as a component E. Examples of each of the components are shown below, in which T represents triptycen-1,4-diyl. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143653 | PROCESS OF FORMING A POLYMERIC PRODUCT CONTAINING CREMATION ASHES - The present invention relates to a method of forming a cremation ashes-containing polymer product, comprising the steps of: (i) providing cremation ashes, (ii) washing the cremation ashes in a medium, and (iii) combining the washed ashes with a polymerisable agent and/or polymer melt to form a cremation ashes-containing polymer product. Polymer products obtained by the method, or articles made from them, provide a unique and permanent keepsake of a deceased person or pet. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143655 | ARTICLES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE SERVICE AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - Articles coated via a plasma spray process, and methods for making such articles, are presented. For example, one embodiment is an article comprising a substrate comprising a top surface and a channel disposed in the substrate. The channel is defined by an internal channel surface disposed beneath the top surface and having a terminal end at an orifice at the top surface. A coating is disposed on the top surface and on at least a portion of the internal channel surface. A coating thickness at any point on the internal channel surface is less than a nominal coating thickness on the top surface, and the coating comprises a plurality of at least partially melted and solidified particles. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143660 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A SHAPED SUBSTRATE FOR A COATED CONDUCTOR AND COATED CONDUCTOR USING SAID SUBSTRATE - A process for preparing a shaped substrate suitable in the production of coated conductors which process allows the deformation of a textured substrate onto which a textured buffer layer has been already grown. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143664 | RUST - RESISTANT TAPE - The present invention generally relates to rust-resistant tape formulations and/or structures. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a rust-resistant tape that comprises a polymer base material layer, an adhesive layer and a rust-resistant component. In one embodiment, the adhesive layer adhered to one side of the layer of polymer base material. In another embodiment, the rust-resistant component comprises at least one volatile, or vapor-phase, corrosion inhibitor (VCI) that is placed into the matrix of the polymer base material or the adhesive layer. In still another embodiment, the at least one volatile, or vapor-phase, corrosion inhibitor (VCI) component of the present invention is contained within a discrete layer. In one instance, a rust-resistant tape in accordance with the present invention can be directly applied to a metal surface to be protected. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143670 | LAMINATE - A laminate for making a flexible fastener. The laminate has according to the invention outer layers of nonwoven and parallel and spaced strips of an elastic film laminated between the outer layers. The outer layers are directly bonded to each other in regions between the elastic strips and there form inelastic regions of the laminate while regions each containing one of the strips form elastic regions. At least one of the outer layers is a sheer nonwoven. A color or pattern imprint is printed on the one outer layer over the elastic and inelastic regions. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143688 | BONDED ELASTIC - A method of making a bonded hem includes sandwiching a body member between a first adhesive film and a second adhesive film, placing a fabric sheet upon the first adhesive film and fusing the first adhesive film to bond onto the body member and the fabric sheet, flipping the fabric sheet to form a first fold line and a second fold line, and fusing the second adhesive film to bond onto the fabric sheet to form the bonded hem. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143703 | ABRASION-RESISTANT FREE-FLOWING GLYCOCYAMINE-CONTAINING MOULDINGS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - The invention relates to abrasion-resistant free-flowing glycocyamine-containing mouldings, in particular pellets and extrudates, and methods for their production. The bulk density of the mouldings is from 350 to 850 kg/m | 2010-06-10 |
20100143721 | POROUS METAL OXIDE PARTICLES AND THEIR METHODS OF SYNTHESIS - Methods are generally disclosed for synthesis of porous particles from a solution formed from a leaving agent, a surfactant, and a soluble metal salt in a solvent. The surfactant congregates to form a nanoparticle core such that the metal salt forms about the nanoparticle core to form a plurality of nanoparticles. The solution is heated such that the leaving agent forms gas bubbles in the solution, and the plurality of nanoparticles congregate about the gas bubbles to form a porous particle. The porous particles are also generally disclosed and can include a particle shell formed about a core to define an average diameter from about 0.5 μm to about 50 μm. The particle shell can be formed from a plurality of nanoparticles having an average diameter of from about 1 nm to about 50 nm and defined by a metal salt formed about a surfactant core. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143725 | AQUEOUS COMPOSITIONS, PRECURSOR SYSTEMS AND APPLICATION SYSTEMS - An aqueous gel-forming composition, e.g. a fire retardant coating composition, comprises an aluminosilicate, the aluminosilicate comprising alkali metal aluminate and an alkali metal silicate, and an organic liquid having a boiling point greater than 11O° C., e.g. silicone oil. The molar ratio of SiO | 2010-06-10 |
20100143736 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATE OR PAPER/PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS USING OPTICAL BRIGHTENING AGENT - The present invention relates to a process for applying optical brightening agent (OBA) to a sheet of paper or paperboard substrate. The process comprises the step of spraying an aqueous composition comprising an optical brightening agent onto at least one surface of a sized paperboard substrate to form a treated paperboard substrate. The treated paperboard substrate includes a layer of OBA on at least one surface of the paper or paperboard substrate in which the brightness of the treated paper or paperboard substrate is greater than the sized paper or paperboard substrate before treating thereof. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143792 | CAP ASSEMBLY AND SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING THE SAME - Provided are a cap assembly for a secondary battery and a secondary battery having the same. Here, when a can is sealed using a laser beam, soot and degradation of a gasket of the cap assembly may be prevented. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143797 | SECONDARY LITHIUM BATTERY ELECTROLYTE AND SECONDARY LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A secondary lithium battery electrolyte including a lithium salt, a nonaqueous organic solvent, and an electrolyte additive represented by Formula 1: | 2010-06-10 |
20100143806 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING LOW-ACID LITHIUM BORATE SALTS AND MIXTURES OF LOW-ACID LITHIUM BORATE SALTS AND LITHIUM HYDRIDE - A mixture of low-acid lithium borate salts and lithium hydride, to methods for producing the same and to the use thereof for battery electrolytes. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143845 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN - A positive resist composition including a base material component (A) that exhibits increased solubility in an alkali developing solution under action of an acid; and an acid generator component (B) that generates an acid upon exposure, wherein the base material component (A) includes a polymeric compound (A1) having a structural unit (a10) derived from hydroxystyrene and a structural unit (a11) represented by general formula (a11-1) shown below: | 2010-06-10 |
20100143875 | MULTI-SENSORY EDUCATION DEVICE - An educational tool is provided that allows for multi-sensory utilization to promote learning in a student. The educational tool consists of a learning board having a plurality of sides whereby at least one side comprising a textured characteristic thereon to allow for tactile and kinesthetic manipulation of the board. Additionally, the present invention also utilizes a learning board having at least a second side having a substantially smooth surface whereby the smooth surface would serve to visually stimulate and allow for promotion of responses to the textured side of the board by the student. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143879 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILTER CLEANING BY ULTRASOUND, BACKWASHING AND FILTER MOVEMENT DURING THE FILTRATION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The present application is directed to the separation of—a solid fraction from a fluid sample particularly a therapeutic cellular fraction from a biological sample such as a bone marrow sample by a porous filter ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100143884 | DETECTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - The present application describes methods for detecting influenza A and/or influenza B and/or distinguishing between pathogenic and seasonal influenza A subtypes. Many of these preferred formats employ pan-specific antibodies (i.e., that react with all or at least multiple strains within an influenza type) to detect presence of influenza A and/or influenza B and PDZ domains in combination with panspecific antibodies to influenza A to distinguish pathogenic and seasonal influenza A subtypes. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143886 | IN VIVO HCV RESISTANCE TO ANTI-VIRAL INHIBITORS - HCV mutations emerged in chimpanzees treated with a N5B polymerase inhibitor (Compound A) or a NS3 protease inhibitor (Compound B). Short term treatment with Compound A was followed by the initial emergence of an HCV with a S282T polymerase mutation following treatment. Short term treatment with Compound B selected for HCV with a R155K or D168T protease mutation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143904 | METHOD FOR THE GENOMIC TYPING OF ERYTHROCYTE SYSTEMS, OLIGONUCLEOTIDE PROBES AND RELATIVE DIAGNOSTIC KITS - The invention relates to a method for the genomic typing of erythrocyte systems, oligonucleotide probes and relative diagnostic kits. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143927 | Methods and Assays for Measuring p95 and/or p95 in a Sample and Antibodies Specific for p95 - The invention provides methods of measuring and/or quantifying the presence and/or amount of p95 and/or p95 complex in a sample. The invention also provides antibodies specific for p95. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143954 | Galectin-3 Immunoassay - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for specifically and quantitatively detecting galectin-3 in a sample. Embodiments of the invention include a detection assay in which a capture binding moiety and a labeled binding moiety specifically recognize non-overlapping epitopes on the N-terminus of galectin-3. Further embodiments are directed to a method for establishing ranges of galectin-3 concentrations indicative of the presence and severity of heart failure in a subject and a method for predicting the clinical outcome of a subject based upon galectin-3 concentration. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143957 | METHODS OF MEASURING ADAMTS13-MEDIATED IN VIVO CLEAVAGE OF VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally relates to methods of measuring cleaved von Willebrand factor (VWF) fragments. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of measuring the ability of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13) to cleave VWF in vivo. The invention also relates to methods of using various animal models which demonstrate ADAMTS13 activity similar to that of a human. The invention further relates to methods of measuring the cleavage products of rVWF in mammals, particularly in humans and in human plasma. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143958 | Detection of Soluble Adiponectin Receptor Peptides and Use in Diagnostics and Therapeutics - The present invention relates to soluble C-terminal fragments of the adiponectin receptor and their use in the diagnosis and management of disorders. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143968 | PENICILLIN-G ACYLASES - The present disclosure relates to engineered penicillin G acylase (PGA) enzymes having improved properties, polynucleotides encoding such enzymes, compositions including the enzymes, and methods of using the enzymes. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143976 | PROCESS OF INCREASING CELLULAR PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE COMPOUNDS - A method of increasing production of a methylmalonyl-CoA derivative in a bacterium is disclosed that includes providing a bacterium that produces a methylmalonyl-CoA derivative in which methylmalonyl-CoA mutase function has been inhibited and culturing the bacterium in a medium containing an effective amount of methylmalonyl-CoA or a precursor thereof to increase the production of the methylmalonyl-CoA derivative by the bacterium. The production of the methylmalonyl-CoA derivative is increased when compared to production of the methylmalonyl-CoA derivative by the bacterium when cultured in a medium without the effective amount of methylmalonyl-CoA or a precursor thereof. | 2010-06-10 |
20100143992 | Process for Fermentive Preparation of Alcohols and Recovery of Product - This invention relates to a process for recovering an alcohol from a fermentation broth using liquid-liquid extraction, wherein at least one ionic liquid is used as the extractive solvent. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144007 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR LOADING SOFT MATERIALS - The present invention provides an apparatus for loading soft materials and methods for using the same. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a gearless mechanical loading apparatus which converts a rotational movement of one end of a first element into an arc of a circle movement of the other end of the first element; and converts the arc of a circle movement of the other end of the first element into a precision two-dimensional lateral movement of a second element. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144065 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING/RECLAIMING A MONITOR WAFER - The invention provides a method for recycling/reclaiming a monitor or test wafer and a method for testing an integrated circuit manufacturing process. After a monitor wafer has been used for testing one or more semiconductor wafer processing steps to determine adequacy for use with production wafers, deposited materials and other residues from the tested processing steps are removed, and the stripped wafer is subjected to a thermal anneal to repair defects in its surface and return it to a reusable condition. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144069 | Methods and Apparatus For Thinning, Testing And Singulating A Semiconductor Wafer - A wafer translator is provided with a patterned layer of wafer bonding thermoset plastic and is removably attached with a wafer so as to form a wafer/wafer translator pair. The wafer translator acts as a mechanical support during a thinning process as well as during a wafer dicing operation. The singulated integrated circuits are then removed from the wafer translator. In some embodiments, wafer level testing of the integrated circuits on the wafer is performed subsequent to the wafer thinning process but before the wafer and wafer translator are separated. In other embodiments, wafer level testing of the integrated circuits on the wafer is performed subsequent to the wafer dicing operation but before the diced wafer and wafer translator are separated. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144086 | SYNTHESIS OF ACENES AND HYDROXY-ACENES - A method comprising reducing an acenequinone to form an acenepolyhydrodiol by exposing the acenequinone to a reducing environment comprising an alkoxyaluminate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144096 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE IN WHICH BOTTOM SURFACE AND SIDE SURFACE OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE ARE COVERED WITH RESIN PROTECTIVE FILM - First, a trench is formed in parts of a semiconductor wafer, a sealing film and other elements corresponding to a dicing street and both sides thereof. In this state, the semiconductor wafer is separated into silicon substrates by the formation of the trench. Then, a resin protective film is formed on the bottom surface of each silicon substrate including the inner part of the trench. In this case, the semiconductor wafer is separated into the silicon substrates. However, a support plate is affixed to the upper surfaces of the columnar electrode and the sealing film via an adhesive layer. Therefore, when the resin protective film is formed, it is possible to prevent the entire workpiece including the separated silicon substrates from being easily warped. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144097 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE IN WHICH BOTTOM SURFACE AND SIDE SURFACE OF SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE ARE COVERED WITH RESIN PROTECTIVE FILM - First, a trench is formed in parts of a semiconductor wafer, a sealing film and other elements corresponding to a dicing street and both sides thereof. In this state, the semiconductor wafer is separated into silicon substrates by the formation of the trench. Then, a resin protective film is formed on the bottom surface of each silicon substrate including the inner part of the trench. In this case, the semiconductor wafer is separated into the silicon substrates. However, a support plate is affixed to the upper surfaces of the columnar electrode and the sealing film via an adhesive layer. Therefore, when the resin protective film is formed, it is possible to prevent the entire workpiece including the separated silicon substrates from being easily warped. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144122 | Hybrid chemical vapor deposition process combining hot-wire cvd and plasma-enhanced cvd - Hybrid chemical vapor deposition systems for depositing a semiconductor-containing thin film over a substrate comprise a reaction space, a substrate support member configured to permit movement of a substrate in a longitudinal direction and a plasma-generating apparatus disposed in the reaction space and configured to form plasma-excited species of a vapor phase chemical. The systems further comprise a hot wire unit disposed in the reaction space and configured to heat and decompose a vapor phase chemical. The hot wire unit can be a filament. The systems can further comprise an additional reaction space proximate the reaction space. The additional reaction space can comprise a plasma-generating apparatus configured to form plasma-excited species of a vapor phase chemical and a hot wire unit configured to heat and decompose a vapor phase chemical. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144143 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A SiOC film | 2010-06-10 |
20100144152 | Method of manufacturing semiconductor package - The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package capable of simplifying a process and remarkably reducing a production cost by including the steps of: preparing a different bonded panel including at least one metal layer; forming a pad unit electrically connected to the metal layer; mounting a semiconductor chip over the different bonded panel to be electrically connected to the pad unit; sealing the semiconductor chip; forming a rearrangement wiring layer by etching the metal layer; and forming an external connection unit electrically connected to the rearrangement wiring layer. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144153 | Methods of Fabricating Substrates - A method of fabricating a substrate includes forming spaced first features and spaced second features over a substrate. The first and second features alternate with one another and are spaced relative one another. Width of the spaced second features is laterally trimmed to a greater degree than any lateral trimming of width of the spaced first features while laterally trimming width of the spaced second features. After laterally trimming of the second features, spacers are formed on sidewalls of the spaced first features and on sidewalls of the spaced second features. The spacers are of some different composition from that of the spaced first features and from that of the spaced second features. After forming the spacers, the spaced first features and the spaced second features are removed from the substrate. The substrate is processed through a mask pattern comprising the spacers. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144172 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND HEAT SINK - A vehicle power distribution circuit board has interconnected electronic components and a connector mounted thereon. The interconnected electronic components include one or more heat generating components. The connector includes a main body formed of an electrically insulating material for supporting a plurality of terminals. The terminals have first ends connected to the circuit board and second ends adapted to be connected to a mating connector of a vehicle wiring harness. The main body of the connector is configured to form an air gap between the main body and the circuit board, and the terminals extend from the main body to the first end through the gap. Also, the connector is positioned on the circuit board with a thermally conductive path from one of the heat generating components to the gap such that the terminals within the air gap function as a heat sink to dissipate heat from the heat generating component. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144179 | STACKED CARD CONNECTOR - A stacked card connector ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100144217 | Crimping terminal - A crimping terminal includes a pair of core wire crimping pieces raised up from a bottom plate. A contact strip is provided with gaps formed between the core wire crimping pieces and the contact strip for inserting core wires of an aluminum electric wire. The contact strip has a sloped wall or a curved wall for guiding the core wires from the gaps toward the bottom plate. The contact strip is formed in a flat plate shape, and has sloped walls at both left and right sides thereof. The contact strip is formed in an arc sectional shape, and has curved walls at both left and right sides thereof. The contact strip is formed in an inverted V sectional shape, and has sloped walls at both left and right sides thereof. The contact strips are arranged two-tiered. A serration is formed on the contact strip. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144220 | AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE - Amphibious vehicle ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100144226 | Thermally-Activated Heat Resistant insulating Apparatus - A firefighting and protection apparatus being thermally-activated and/or heat resistant when subjected to a temperature above a pre-determined limit thermally set chemical reactions occur within the apparatus which causes the apparatus to expand in volume for multifunctional purposes including acting as an insulator against heat, an absorbent for diminishing contact between fuel and oxygen, and release inert gases and flame retardants for disrupting chemical reactions that sustain a fire. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144229 | Fabrication line of electrophoretic display device and method of fabricating electrophoretic display device - The present invention is provided to automate an overall fabrication line by performing an adhesion of a FPL film and a protection film in a mother substrate unit, and the FPL film and protection film may be adhered to each of a plurality of panel regions on a mother substrate formed with a plurality of thin-film transistors and various wirings in a thin-film transistor array process, and a cutting of the mother substrate may be performed subsequent to adhering the FPL film and the protection film. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144275 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT, MOBILE TERMINAL, AND WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION CONTROL METHOD - A wireless communication unit capable of suppressing prevention of signal retransmission by one controlled machine against reception of a signal transmitted from another controlled machine when carrying out wireless authentication with a plurality of controlled machines. The wireless communication unit causes a short-range radio control unit ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100144281 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING INTERFERENCE SIGNAL USING SELECTIVE FREQUENCY PHASE CONVERTER - An apparatus and method for removing an interference signal using a selective frequency phase converter are disclosed. The apparatus for removing an interference signal using a selective frequency phase converter includes: a first phase converter configured to convert a phase of a received RF signal to differentially output first and second signals having a phase difference of 180° from each other; a second phase converter configured to receive the first signal and selectively convert the phase of a particular frequency band; a third phase converter configured to receive the second signal and selectively convert the phase of a particular frequency band; a timing controller configured to correct a signal delay time between the output from the second phase converter and that of the third phase converter; and an adder configured to add an output from the second phase converter and an output from the third phase converter, wherein the second and third phase converters phase-convert the first and second signals such that the phases of the signals of the particular frequency bands do not have a phase difference of 180° from each other. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144287 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE UTILIZING EXTERNAL PROCESSORS AND MEMORIES - A wireless communication device coupled to a computer includes an antenna for transmitting a transmitted RF signal and receiving a received RF signal, an RF front-end circuit coupled to the antenna, for amplifying and filtering the transmitted RF signal and the received RF signal, and an interface coupled between the computer and the RF front-end circuit. An operating system and protocol stack programs of the wireless communication device are stored in a memory unit of the computer, and are executed on a processing unit of the computer. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144344 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CAMEL SERVICES TO A HOME NETWORK'S OUTBOUND ROAMER WITHOUT NEED FOR CAMEL SUPPORT OR AGREEMENT - The present invention provides a method for enabling support of IN services for an HPMN's outbound roamer. The method provides a client-server architecture that enables exchange of messages between a client coupled to the outbound roamer's mobile device and a gateway coupled to the HPMN network. The method includes enabling a client on the outbound roamer's mobile device after successful registration of the outbound roamer with a VPMN and based on exchange of one or more parameters, encapsulated over one or more bearers, with a gateway. Moreover, the HPMN and the VPMN do not support either exchange of IN messages or an IN agreement. The method further includes facilitating communication between the client and an HPMN service node or an HPMN SCP, via the gateway that facilitates communication by translating the encapsulated IN messages in a protocol compatible with either the service node or the SCP. The method further includes managing the IN services using the gateway and either the service node or the SCP, by updating the outbound roamer's one or more traffic control conditions at the client. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144346 | HOME ZONE SERVICE - A system for determining a Home Zone service availability within a cell in a cellular communications network, wherein users of said cell comprise Home Zone users for whom services are provided at special Home Zone subscription rates when the user is in the cell, and non-Home Zone users. The system comprises measuring means for measuring total usage within the cell, and determining means for determining from said measurements and one or more Home Zone user usage profiles whether a further Home Zone user can be added to the cell. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144359 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ALLOCATING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus for allocating resources in a wireless communication system includes: a verification unit configured to receive channel information and base station information of a system, verify from the channel information the number of channels capable of being used in the system and bandwidths of the channels, and verify from the base station information the number of base stations and bandwidths of channels requested by the base stations to be allocated; an allocation unit configured to allocate at least one channel of the channels capable of being used to each base station in response to verification by the verification unit; and a generation unit configured to generate allocation information corresponding to channel allocation by the allocation unit and transmit the allocation information to the base stations. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144394 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a case forming an outer appearance of the mobile terminal, a window formed at one surface of the case, a touch sensor located at the window, the touch sensor being configured to detect a touch input through the window, at least one pattern formation unit disposed in the case, the at least one pattern formation unit being configured to project a light pattern in one direction when the touch sensor is activated, and a path variation unit configured to vary the direction of the projected light such that the projected light pattern is directed toward the window. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144411 | Touch Tarp for Mobile Devices - Touch Tarp for Mobile Devices will secure a mobile device into a case by sliding it up from the bottom and locking it in. With the explosion of touch screen mobile devices, it will help to safely and securely hold mobile devices to prevent accidental calling and/or damage to the mobile device. It can be quickly utilized to access the mobile device by lifting the slider cover either up or down and adapted to various mobile devices, such as iPod™, PDA's, Mobile PC, etc. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144417 | LOTTERY METHOD AND SYSTEM - A lottery game unit has a price selection input that receives a selection of a lottery ticket price at which a lottery ticket corresponding to a lottery game is to be purchased. The lottery ticket price is selected from a plurality of lottery ticket prices. Each of the lottery ticket prices corresponds to a distinct known percentage of a progressive jackpot which increases in size based on a portion of ticket sales revenue and that can be won with a full match of one of a plurality of game-play combinations. Further, the lottery game unit has a random number generator that randomly selects a set of lottery numbers for the player | 2010-06-10 |
20100144420 | MOVING INDICATOR - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a moving indicator that is positionable over individual gaming devices in a bank of gaming devices. The moving indicator includes a moveable platform and a moving unit for positioning the moveable platform above the individual gaming devices. The moving indicator includes a display and a plurality of selectable features. The display and selectable features can be selectively activated in response to events on the individual gaming devices. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144449 | GAMING TOKEN - A method of forming a gaming plaque in which a decorative design is printed onto a clear polymer film which is then thermoformed into an outer plaque face; two plaque faces are then injection moulded together with a suitable polymer between the rear faces of the faces to form a gaming plaque. An electronic identification and data device connected to an antenna is located between said plaque films or adhered to the rear of one of said plaque films. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144450 | POWER TRANSMISSION - A power transmission device having a coupling portion of a driven body and a drive body constituted by combining a positive torque transmission member for transmitting torque in forward rotational direction but interrupting transmission of torque from the drive body by breaking itself when the drive load of the driven body exceeds a predetermined level, with a separate negative torque transmission member for transmitting torque in reverse rotational direction is further provided with a means for generating pretension in the positive torque transmission member in the pulling direction and simultaneously generating a pretension in the negative torque transmission member in the compressing direction after both torque transmission members are combined. A highly reliable power transmission device which can impart a desired pretension precisely and conveniently, and can interrupt torque properly by suppressing fatigue of material at the coupling portion can be provided. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144483 | YAW ASSEMBLY FOR A ROTATABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A yaw drive assembly for a rotatable system includes an input shaft configured to receive a torque from a yaw drive motor coupled within a body of the rotatable system, wherein the torque facilitates rotating the rotatable system about a yaw axis. The yaw drive assembly includes at least two output shafts configured to receive the torque and transmit a rotational yaw force to the rotatable system, and a differential gear stage operatively coupled to the two output shafts, wherein the differential gear stage includes a differential planetary gear configured to drive a pinion coupled to each of the two output shafts. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144487 | MOTOR-GENERATOR SYSTEM DRIVEN BY V-BELT - A motor-generator system for a vehicle, in which power transmission between a crankshaft of an engine and a motor-generator is performed by a V-belt wound around pulleys thereof, includes a speed controller controlling the rotational speed of the V-belt within a predetermined range and provided on a crankshaft pulley mounted on the crankshaft. The motor-generator system, among others, can maintain the power transmission force of the V-belt at a high level. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144506 | GUIDE ROLLER AND FIBER BUNDLE ARRANGING DEVICE - A guide roller | 2010-06-10 |
20100144522 | ADDITIVES COMPRISING CELLULOSE ETHERS FOR CERAMICS EXTRUSION OF - The present invention relates to extrudable ceramic masses and other masses which set as a result of baking or sintering, which masses comprise specific additives based on water-soluble cellulose ethers, an extrusion process, the extrudates and their use. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144535 | PARALLEL FABRICATION OF NANOGAPS AND DEVICES THEREOF - Disclosed are devices comprising multiple nanogaps having a separation of less than about 5 nm. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating these devices. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144539 | HIGH PRESSURE PARALLEL FIXED BED REACTOR AND METHOD - The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels, the housing defining a pressure chamber, wherein the housing is configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144582 | GREEN COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SYNERGISTIC BLENDS OF SURFACTANTS AND LINKERS - Cleaning compositions in the form of nano- or micro-emulsions and containing one or more green surfactants are disclosed. The composition may further include one or more green linkers. The presence of two or more green surfactants may synergistically improve the cleaning performance of the composition. Moreover, the presence of the one or more green linkers may also synergistically improve the soil removal or streak reduction performance of the composition. The composition may further include additional natural actives, such as natural fragrances, natural insecticides, natural insect repellants, and natural oils to provide prolonged release of the natural actives in a controlled manner. The green surfactants not only improve the ecological profile of the disclosed compositions but also allow the formation of stable micro- or nano-emulsions at room temperature with good cleaning performances. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144603 | METHODS AND USES THEREOF OF PROSAPOSIN - The invention relates to methods for treating of tumor metastasis, methods for preventing, inhibiting, and predicting tumor recurrence and tumor metastasis, and methods of preventing cancer development for one at risk of developing cancer, for one diagnosed with a benign cancer, and/or for one diagnosed with malignant cancer. The invention also relates to methods of treating angiogenesis-dependent diseases and disorders. In addition, the invention provides: (1) a method for screening for tumor/cancer derived angiogenesis and metastasis factors; (2) a method for screening for compounds that inhibit angiogenesis and metastasis; (3) a method for screening for compounds that promote anti-angiogenesis and anti-metastasis activities; (4) a method for cancer prognosis evaluation; (5) a method for predicting the tissue specificity of a metastatic cancer; (6) a method for determining likelihood of metastasis; and (7) a method for cancer prognosis evaluation by the surveillance of metastasis development. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144604 | Novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions - The invention is directed to novel cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “CFS” compositions), including novel sustained-release cellular factor-containing solution compositions (referred to herein as “SR-CFS” compositions), methods of making such novel compositions and uses thereof. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144619 | Antimicrobial Protein Specific to Staphylococcus Aureus - The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage-originated protein having antimicrobial activity, more precisely an antimicrobial protein originated from lytic bacteriophage having killing activity specific to | 2010-06-10 |
20100144622 | METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PLASMINOGEN AND PLASMIN POLYPEPTIDES - Methods of producing properly refolded recombinant plasminogen and plasmin polypeptide are provided. Denatured recombinant plasminogen polypeptide is refolded by first solubilizing the polypeptide with a chaotroph and reducing and oxidizing agents at high pH, followed by refolding in the presence of reduced concentration of chaotroph and reducing and oxidizing agents and in the presence of arginine. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144628 | HEPATOPOIETIN AND USE THEREOF - Provided are a hepatopoietin PCn (HPPCn) and its homologous proteins, which can promote hepatocyte proliferation in vitro, promote liver regeneration in vivo, inhibit the growth of tumor cells and promote the apoptosis of tumor cells. The hepatopoietin PCn (HPPCn) and its homologous proteins are useful for the treatment of acute and chronic liver injury, or the treatment of liver fibrosis. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144666 | Biomaterials In the Form of Fibres for Use as Medical Devices In the Treatment of Wounds, and Their Production Process - The present invention relates to new biomaterials in the form of fibres, essentially consisting of a mixture of gellan and hyaluronic acid derivatives, for use in surgery, especially in the treatment of wounds and mild burns. The present invention also relates to the process for the preparation of said biomaterials. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144691 | Treatment of Female Fertility Conditions Through Modulation of the Autonomic Nervous System - Methods are provided for treating a subject for a fertility condition. In accordance with the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is modulated to increase the sympathetic activity/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner that is effective to treat the subject for the condition. Embodiments of the subject invention include modulating a subject's autonomic nervous system using electrical energy and/or one or more pharmacological agents. The subject methods find use in the treatment of a variety of different fertility conditions. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject methods. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144704 | Method of reducing amyloid-beta peptide levels using a bisdioxopiperazine - Disclosed are methods of reducing amyloid-β peptide levels in a subject. The method involves administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a bisdioxopiperazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to reduce β-amyloid peptide levels. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144708 | HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGEN ATOMS OR PHARMACEUTICALLY ACCEPTABLE SALTS THEREOF, PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to new heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a process for the preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same for treatment of cancer. The compounds according to the present invention induce DNA damage due to reactive oxygen species to activate c-abl and p53, induce RhoB to generate apoptosis, and induce cell death by down-regulating Bcl2 involved in cell survival, which is generated by dysregulated signals via the mitochondria pathway, thereby inhibiting tumor cell growth and inducing apoptosis. Accordingly, the composition according to the present invention can be used to treat cancer. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144712 | TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES HAVING ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY, METHOD FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - A triazole derivative of formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate or isomer thereof is superior to the conventional antifungal drugs in antifungal activity against a wide spectrum of pathogenic fungi, and has advantageously low toxicity. | 2010-06-10 |
20100144724 | 1-(4-(PYRIDIN-2-YL)BENZYL)IMIDAZOLIDINE-2,4-DIONE DERIVATIVES - The invention relates to 1-(4-(pyridin-2-yl)benzyl)imidazolidine-2,4-dione derivative having the general Formula I | 2010-06-10 |
20100144761 | Antimicrobial Molecules For Treating Multi-Drug Resistant And Extensively Drug Resistant Strains Of Mycobacterium - The present invention provides methods of inhibiting the growth of | 2010-06-10 |